Cold and wet conditions slowed harvest and fall tillage activity in Wisconsin last week. USDA reporters say temperatures reached the mid 30’s with a slow moving storm on Thursday and Friday, dumping up to six inches of snow to the north, and five inches of rain in parts of central and southern Wisconsin. Many farmers commented the moisture was well-timed, adding to soil moisture that would benefit crops preparing to overwinter.
The corn for grain harvest is 40% finished, or about five days ahead of average and three weeks ahead of last year. Corn condition is rated 80% good to excellent.
